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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL FanDuel Optimizer.
| C | Erik Haula |
| C | Patrice Bergeron |
| W | Joonas Donskoi |
| W | Alexander Radulov |
| W | Brock Boeser |
| W | Tyler Bertuzzi |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Shea Theodore |
| G | Marc-Andre Fleury |
| Salary | $54,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 18.80 | 2.32 |
| John Tavares | NJ | $8,400 | 17.50 | 2.08 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PHI | $8,300 | 17.22 | 2.07 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 16.93 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $8,100 | 18.80 | 2.32 |
| Jack Eichel | BUF | $7,800 | 16.93 | 2.17 |
| Tyler Seguin | SJ | $7,700 | 16.48 | 2.14 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $5,000 | 10.48 | 2.10 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,800 | 17.68 | 2.01 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | EDM | $8,300 | 16.81 | 2.03 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,500 | 16.74 | 1.97 |
| Jamie Benn | SJ | $7,900 | 16.51 | 2.09 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,600 | 16.26 | 1.89 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $7,400 | 15.69 | 2.12 |
| Alexander Radulov | SJ | $7,000 | 15.59 | 2.23 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $8,000 | 15.12 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Donskoi | ATL | $4,000 | 10.66 | 2.67 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | TOR | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.42 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $4,300 | 10.04 | 2.33 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
| Ondrej Kase | LA | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.30 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | NJ | $4,100 | 9.40 | 2.29 |
| Brendan Perlini | ARZ | $3,400 | 7.78 | 2.29 |
| Ryan Spooner | BOS | $4,700 | 10.70 | 2.28 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 18.84 | 2.55 |
| John Klingberg | SJ | $6,800 | 14.91 | 2.19 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,000 | 14.17 | 2.36 |
| Erik Karlsson | MTL | $6,500 | 13.29 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,400 | 18.84 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $5,000 | 12.37 | 2.47 |
| Patrik Nemeth | FLA | $3,600 | 8.89 | 2.47 |
| Jake Gardiner | OTT | $4,100 | 9.85 | 2.40 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,000 | 23.67 | 2.63 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,400 | 23.66 | 2.52 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 22.75 | 2.65 |
| Carter Hutton | EDM | $8,600 | 20.75 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,600 | 22.75 | 2.65 |
| Ben Bishop | SJ | $9,000 | 23.67 | 2.63 |
| Jacob Markstrom | WPG | $7,400 | 19.36 | 2.62 |
| Tuukka Rask | BOS | $9,400 | 23.66 | 2.52 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.